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Letter to Editor
February 1, 1831
Constitutional Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Correspondence from USS Boston in Leghorn Roads, dated November 3, 1830, reports on visits to Algiers, Tunis, and Naples after a short stay; notes political unrest in Tunis due to the Dey's illness and Commodore Porter's decision to tour Italian cities while awaiting new U.S. instructions amid revolutions.
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Correspondence of the Journal of Commerce.
UNITED STATES SHIP BOSTON,
Leghorn Roads, Nov. 3, 1830.
After a short stay at Algiers, which as we anticipated, we found in an unsettled state, we sailed for Tunis, where we remained for about the space of ten days.
Our Consul there received us with the marked hospitality that he has ever extended to our countrymen. The city of Tunis is in daily expectation of an important change, from the extreme illness of the Dey, to whom we were introduced by our Consul (Dr. Heap).
I think in my last, I wrote you that it was the intention of Commodore Porter, to remain at this place, which in fact he did purpose, but as it will take some time for the necessary instructions to reach him from the U. States, instructions which from the great revolution that has occurred in the powers to which he was commissioned as our representative are all-important—he has determined, as the best mode of passing his time in the mean while, to visit the principal cities on the coast of Italy.
We accordingly left Tunis and sailed for Naples, which we reached about the 20th of September, where we were joined by the frigate Constellation and Fairfield,—the officers and crew of both in health.
The Dey of Algiers has been residing at Fortici, a few miles from Naples, but is at present at this place.
It is probable we shall sail in a few days for Genoa, after which it is thought we shall return to Mahon. The Commodore has enjoyed fine health, as also the officers and crew of our ship.
UNITED STATES SHIP BOSTON,
Leghorn Roads, Nov. 3, 1830.
After a short stay at Algiers, which as we anticipated, we found in an unsettled state, we sailed for Tunis, where we remained for about the space of ten days.
Our Consul there received us with the marked hospitality that he has ever extended to our countrymen. The city of Tunis is in daily expectation of an important change, from the extreme illness of the Dey, to whom we were introduced by our Consul (Dr. Heap).
I think in my last, I wrote you that it was the intention of Commodore Porter, to remain at this place, which in fact he did purpose, but as it will take some time for the necessary instructions to reach him from the U. States, instructions which from the great revolution that has occurred in the powers to which he was commissioned as our representative are all-important—he has determined, as the best mode of passing his time in the mean while, to visit the principal cities on the coast of Italy.
We accordingly left Tunis and sailed for Naples, which we reached about the 20th of September, where we were joined by the frigate Constellation and Fairfield,—the officers and crew of both in health.
The Dey of Algiers has been residing at Fortici, a few miles from Naples, but is at present at this place.
It is probable we shall sail in a few days for Genoa, after which it is thought we shall return to Mahon. The Commodore has enjoyed fine health, as also the officers and crew of our ship.
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Informative
Historical
Political
What themes does it cover?
Military War
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Uss Boston
Commodore Porter
Tunis
Naples
Dey Of Algiers
Mediterranean Cruise
Diplomatic Instructions
What entities or persons were involved?
Journal Of Commerce
Letter to Editor Details
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Journal Of Commerce
Main Argument
reports on the uss boston's recent travels and diplomatic activities in the mediterranean, highlighting political changes in tunis and adjustments to commodore porter's plans due to revolutions affecting his commission.
Notable Details
Introduction To The Dey Of Tunis By Consul Dr. Heap
Commodore Porter Awaiting New Instructions From The U.S. Due To Revolutions
Joined By Frigate Constellation And Fairfield At Naples
Dey Of Algiers Residing Near Naples